How to pronounce boardman
Say it like BORD-mun. Boardman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BORD).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈbɔrdmən/BORD-mun
UK British/ˈbɔːdmən/BAWD-mun
- BORD
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Boardman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BORDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of boardman
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAWD-mun.
What does boardman mean?
noun
- A person who wears a sandwich board.
Questions about saying boardman
How do you pronounce boardman?
Say BORD-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɔrdmən/. In British English it is /ˈbɔːdmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in boardman?
Boardman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BORD). Broken into parts: BORD · mun.
Is boardman pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈbɔːdmən/ (BAWD-mun).